Sunderland Empire Tickets

Nearest rail: Sunderland Station Nearest metro: University Taxis: Station Taxis - 0191 5656565.

Box Office: 0844 871 7615 Calls will cost 7 ppm plus your network access charge.

Box office open from 90 minutes prior to any performance, and closes on the show commences. Box office is closed on non-performance day

Amex, Mastercard, Visa (credit and debit), Switch/Maestro, cash, cheques (with guarantee card)

Collect from the venue on the day of the show during box office opening hours. Take the credit card used to make the booking and Ticketmaster reference number with you. The cardholder will be required to sign for the tickets.

Bridges car park (signposted from the city centre and two minutes' walk from the venue). Open until 23:30. Cost £1.50 per hour up to 18:00. From 18:00 onwards it's 50p/hour.

The venue is accessible to disabled patrons. There is a lift to the dress circle and access to the stalls can be gained at street level. Please note that there are 70 stairs from the main entrance to the upper circle and a total of 105 to the gallery. Therefore these levels are not recommended for patrons with mobility problems or those who have a fear of heights. For patrons that need wheelchair space, a carer or those wishing to book for access performances (BSL, Audio Described, text) please contact the venue on 0191 566 1056 or email access4all.empiresunderland@livenation.co.uk

No cameras, video cameras or audio recording devices No mobile phones No food or bottles No smoking

No child under 5 admitted to venue except where stated at time of booking. All under 16s must be accompanied by an adult and supervised at all time. Children under 18 months shall be admitted free of charge and will only be admitted to shows they may attend (children’s shows and pantomime only). Children (18 months – 15 years incl.) require full ticket price if no child concessions available at time of booking

The venue has a capacity of 2,000 over 4 levels. Orchester stalls: 833 Seats. Situated on ground level, fully accessible to all patrons. Seats at the front and edges of this area have restricted view due to the overhang of seats above. Surtitles and any part of the show that is elevated may not be seen from row O back over. Dress Circle: 409 Seats. Situated on the first floor, accessed via the stairs or by lift. Seats along the side of the theatre in the front row are restricted view. Row A has slightly restricted legroom. Upper Circle: 396 Seats. Situated on the second floor, accessed by stairs. Tiered seating area offering excellent views over the stage. This area is quite high and may not be suitable for anyone with vertigo or mobility problems. Seats toward the ends of the rows can be restricted viewing. There are also some restricted view seats toward the back of this area. Row A is considered restricted legroom and slightly restricted view. Gallery: 218 Seats. Situated on the top floor of the theatre. Tiered seating and very high up. There are safety bars in all rows that create only very slight hindrance to viewing. The gallery is considered unsuitable for anyone with mobility problems or vertigo. Where to stay: Travelodge - located across the road from the venue. For reservations call 0870 085 0950. Where to eat: Local restaurants are within two minutes walk of the main entrance. Italian: Amalfi - 0191 564 0633 Chinese: Ming Dynasty - 0191 514 2578/510 9904 Indian: Motiraj Tandoori - 0191 565 6916 Licensed bar and snacks available No air conditioning